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PAW 755X

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,810 mi
Last recorded31,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAW 755X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,810 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 31,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,390 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,206 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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PAW 755X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAW 755X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PAW 755X?

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What year was PAW 755X registered?

PAW 755X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 January 1982.

Is PAW 755X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAW 755X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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